Re: Eastlink Phone
JRL
"Lurker" <lur...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> So, my power was off all day today, yet my Eastlink phone worked the
> entire
> time. I wonder if the ones complaining about their Eastlink phone not
> working
> during a power outage are just dolts who don't realize their cordless
> phones
> won't work without power?
JD
"JRL" <mlec...@accesswave.ca> wrote in message
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Mine did too. However, the UPS for it needs to be plugged in and it works
fine. Some people either don't check the UPS or don't keep it plugged in.
JD
<lucreti...@fl.it> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:46:26 -0300, Lurker <lur...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>So, my power was off all day today, yet my Eastlink phone worked the
>>entire
>>time. I wonder if the ones complaining about their Eastlink phone not
>>working
>>during a power outage are just dolts who don't realize their cordless
>>phones
>>won't work without power?
>
> in which ones go down. Older buildings seem to have a problem.
If older buildings have the problem, it is probably an issue with the UPS.
John vG
> So, my power was off all day today, yet my Eastlink phone worked the entire
> time. I wonder if the ones complaining about their Eastlink phone not working
> during a power outage are just dolts who don't realize their cordless phones
> won't work without power?
Prior to hurricane Juan Eastlink phone service was succeptible to
failure when the power went out. Since then, and after a great deal of
outrage by customers, they installed battery backups at key locations.
My understanding is they can power up most of their system through the
batteries now. They're those ugly grey metal boxes roughly half way up
the utility poles.
Rick Walker
"Donna Whitman" wrote:
>
> I'm going to switch my phone back to Aliant until Eastlink can get
> their act together where this complex is concerned. Sure, I can use my
> cell but why should I have to use my minutes because the phone service
> I pay for craps out every time there's a power failure ?
>
Bell/ Aliant/ MT&T... all the years I've been around I've never lost service
to a land line phone. That's why I stay with them... that, and an
unbeatable cell phone package.
Carter
> no power?
>
http://www.essortment.com/hobbies/cordlesstelepho_sbvf.htm
Carter
JD
"John vG" <jvan...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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There is also one in your house when they install it. It can run for about
26 hours with no power.
John vG
> "John vG" <jvang...@gmail.com> wrote in message
No way - really? Is it in the external box?
JD
> .... NOT with the "morons" who think a cordless phone will work with
> no power?
>
There may be a couple of them, I don't know; if there is some f*ckup
possible we will some idiot to make it.
However, cable phones, unlike Aliant phones, are not self-powered. They
need battery or UPS. The phone lines supply power to the phones which is
why you don't lose the Aliant landline when you lose power, unless the phone
line gets taken down during a storm.
JD
>
> There is also one in your house when they install it. It can run for about
> 26 hours with no power.
No way - really? Is it in the external box?
*** No, mine is in the garage. It is about the size of a large laptop.
Rob
> .... NOT with the "morons" who think a cordless phone will work with
> no power?
>
I'm not telling her you said that, I did however calmly explain to her
the difference (I don't want to end up like Brian Smith and the rest of
the losers out there). Our power was out for about 7 hours. I asked Mrs
if the phone was still working, no she replied. That's alright I said, I
charged the cellphone last night. About half way through the outage the
phone rings. It turns out she checked the cordless in the kitchen.
This Donna is not the reason I claim that women have no place in a
kitchen. Well, maybe I guess it sort of is.
Rob
> Bell/ Aliant/ MT&T... all the years I've been around I've never lost service
> to a land line phone. That's why I stay with them... that, and an
> unbeatable cell phone package.
>
>
I suspect it has more to do with an unbeatable cellphone package and
less to do with no lost service for years.
Rick Walker
You're right Rob, but 10 years ago the reverse was true. Yet one thing
remains constant... I use a phone company for communications and a cable
company for television.
John vG
Maybe it's a rural thing. Never seen one in the city. Are you in a
rural area?
John vG
They're becoming more similar with time. Each seems perfectly able to
supply phone, TV and internet.
Rick Walker
"John vG" wrote:
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Both may be able to supply all three, but if I was to hand-pick my own I'd
have Eastlink for Internet & TV and keep Aliant for my telephone(s). Cell
phone reception is great with Aliant and their home phone service is tops.
I've only seen Bell TV once, but nothing stood out that looked any better
than Eastlink so there's no reason to change that service. Internet though?
I'd take Eastlink's Extreme 15 in a heartbeat if I could... but then cost
would enter the picture, because I'd have to break my bundle price. Grr...
Warren
From what I've seen of Aliant television it's to be avoided. Little
more than streaming video with poor picture quality. Eastlink cable
isn't much better. I've had StarChoice / ShawDirect for well over 10
years and no plans to change. There is no TV cable wire to my house.
Landline phone, cell, and internet are through Aliant. I'm going to
reassess the packages in terms of long distance use but overall quite
happy with the pricing and service.
JD
**** I am
Rob
> You're right Rob, but 10 years ago the reverse was true. Yet one thing
> remains constant... I use a phone company for communications and a cable
> company for television.
>
>
I go with the theory that there is six in one, and a half dozen in the
other. The probably all have strengths and weaknesses, pros and cons.